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Jamaica

Diet and nutrition profile based on FAO Food Balance Sheets (1961–2023).

2,892 kcal/day
91.7 g protein/day
88.2 g fat/day
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Jamaica provides an average of 2,892 kcal per person per day (2023), with 91.7g of protein and 88.2g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 51% (from 1,915 to 2,892 kcal). Globally, Jamaica ranks #115 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Jamaica compared to the world average.

Diet Composition (2023)

Where the calories come from — food group breakdown by kcal/capita/day.

Macronutrient Trends

Protein and fat supply over time in Jamaica.

Food Supply Treemap

Area-proportional view of Jamaica's food supply — larger blocks mean more calories from that food group.

What's Different?

How Jamaica's food supply differs from the world average — bars show excess (right) or deficit (left) in calories.

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Jamaica's food supply compares to the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet — the scientifically-derived dietary pattern for human and planetary health.

⚠️ Approximate comparison. FAO food supply data measures availability (not intake) and uses different food group definitions than the EAT-Lancet framework. Bars show directional patterns, not precise gaps.

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Similar Countries

Countries with a similar calorie supply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per day does Jamaica produce?

Jamaica's food supply provides approximately 2,892 kcal per person per day as of 2023, according to FAO Food Balance Sheets. This measures food availability, not actual individual consumption — household-level waste typically reduces actual intake by 20–30%.

How has Jamaica's diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2023, Jamaica's total calorie supply changed from 1,915 to 2,892 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 51%). Protein supply went from 51.9g to 91.7g per day. Fat supply changed from 42.5g to 88.2g per day.

Where does Jamaica rank globally?

Jamaica ranks #115 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does Jamaica's diet differ from the world average?

The butterfly chart above shows the difference in food supply composition between Jamaica and the global average. Bars extending to the right indicate food groups where Jamaica consumes more than the world average, while bars extending left show deficits. These differences reflect agricultural production, cultural food traditions, income levels, and trade patterns.

What are dietary risk factors?

Dietary risk factors are eating patterns linked to chronic disease and premature death, as modeled by the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study. The five major dietary risks are: high sodium intake, low fruit intake, low vegetable intake, low whole grain intake, and low nut and seed intake. These are population-level statistical estimates — not direct counts of individual deaths.